Join us live at 8 a.m. Central on Thursday, Jan. 14 to learn about the state’s budget following the announcement of Texas’ revenue estimate and the start of this year’s legislative session. Hegar will be answering questions about the details of his estimate, how much money legislators have to work with over the next two years and how COVID-19 and the economic downturn impacted the revenue estimate.
Hegar, who was elected comptroller in 2014, serves as Texas’ treasurer, check writer, tax collector, procurement officer and revenue estimator. Previously, he served as a member of the Texas Senate and House. Hegar also served as chair of the Sunset Advisory Commission, which reviews the operations and efficiency of each state agency.
Ramsey is the executive editor and co-founder of the Tribune, where he writes regular columns on politics, government and public policy. Previously, he served as editor and co-owner of Texas Weekly and as a reporter for the Houston Chronicle and the Dallas Times Herald. Ramsey also served as associate deputy comptroller for policy and director of communications at the state comptroller’s office. Read more by Ross Ramsey here.
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